Dallas Kosher Announces Kosher Month 5780/2020 – March 12-April 19

[Dallas Kosher Month is canceled due to COVID-19] Dallas Kosher, in partnership with area organizations, congregations and restaurants, presents a steady line-up of fun and informative kosher-related programs for the community! From March 12-April 19th you may enjoy cooking classes and demonstrations, trivia nights, gourmet dinners and classes on kosher laws as well as the kabbalistic aspects of kosher  During Kosher Month you will gain the spiritual insights and practical tools to begin or elevate your kosher practice and your life.  Join in and be inspired!  

Kosher Month kicks off on Monday, March 16th at 7p.m. at Whole Foods Preston/Forest.  Rabbi Yerachmiel Fried, a Torah giant of our generation, Founder and Dean of Dallas Area Torah Association (DATA), will discuss the fascinating and controversial topic, ‘Is Eating Kosher Bacon Kosher?’

Jordona Kohn, Executive Chef and co-owner of The Market will share holiday and every-day menu ideas in a cooking demonstration featuring Whole Foods’ amazing kosher cut fish selection. Whole Foods Preston/Forest will sponsor this wine and cheese event which will be complementary.  Please come and celebrate the beginning of a month and a half of exciting classes, events and activities for everyone in the Dallas Jewish community!  Space is limited. R.S.V.P to [email protected]Kosher Month culminates with Parshas Shemini on April 18th.  This Torah portion is the primary source for kosher law. Dallas Kosher is here to encourage and improve the lives of people wanting to observe kashrus by making kosher food available, providing service, supervision and education.  

For a calendar of Kosher Month events and to become a member of Dallas Kosher, please visit www.dallaskosher.org   To sponsor a Kosher Month event, please contact [email protected]

Thursday, March 12th, 11:50, Kosher Trivia contest for students at Mesorah High School for Girls, Kickoff of food drive for Jewish Family Service Food Pantry Kosher corner

Friday evening, March 13th  Rabbi Rich, Congregation Toras Chaim, Kick-off of Five weeks of Learning the Laws of Immersing Vessels, Hilchos Tevilas Keilim

March 15th – Kosher Chile Cook Off, Tiferet Israel, 11-4, Chile Tasting, Kosher food court, children’s activities, vendors and more! Stop by the Dallas Kosher booth and taste our prize winning chili.

March 16th 

Food drive to support the kosher corner of JFS food pantry kicks off at Torah Day School and runs through April 1st. Do an act of kindness and bring in Kedem grape juice, matzo ball mix, tuna and soups

March 16th, Dallas Kosher’s Kosher Month Kick-Off!  Whole Foods, Forest Ln. 7-8:30 p.m. Wine and Cheese with Rabbi Yerachmiel Fried, a Torah giant of this generation, Founder and Rosh Kollel of Dallas Area Torah Association (DATA), will address the fascinating and controversial topic, “Is Eating Kosher Bacon Kosher?’

Jordona Kohn, Executive chef and co-owner of The Market will follow with a cooking demonstration showcasing Whole Foods’ amazing kosher fish selection.  Jordona will share some holiday and every-day recipe ideas.  Place your Passover fish order at this complimentary event sponsored by Whole Foods Preston/Forest. Space is limited, R.S.V.P to [email protected]

March 17th – 3-5:30p.m.   An aMOOzing afternoon for families.  Join Dallas Kosher and PJ Library at Monster Yogurt for bovine themed crafts and Kosher 101 for Kiddos with Rabbi Shawel.  Buy 1 get 1 free.  Become a DK member at the event and be entered into a drawing for a Monster Yogurt gift card! Enter the contest to name the DK mascot.

March 18th – 7-8:30p.m.  Considering Kosher? Rabbi Shawel will discuss the spiritual impact and practical considerations of kashering your home. You will see first hand what’s involved and learn how to set up your kitchen. 

Enjoy samples from Infused Oils and Vinegars. Become a member of Dallas Kosher at the event and receive a gift from Infused Oils and Vinegars. Private Home, 2641 Pine Springs Dr. Plano 75093

March 19th -Gourmet Night at Meat Point.   Menu and registration information to follow

Friday, March 20th, 7:15p.m. – How to Make a Kosher Shabbos with Rabbi Yogi and Rebbetzin Shifra Robkin, Shabbos dinner at the Robkins’ home,  3628 Diamondhead Drive 75075 Plano, $15/person, to register contact Rabbi Yogi at [email protected]. 

Friday evening, March 20th  Rabbi Rich, Congregation Toras Chaim, Laws of Immersing Vessels, Hilchos Tevilas Keilim

Sunday March 22nd – 2:00 To Dip or Not to Dip, Bring your dishes and meet outside at the mikveh at Ohev Shalom.  Rabbi Rodin will provide a practical, hands-on demonstration of how and when to immerse your vessels. Hilchos Tevilas Keilim. Learn how to elevate your food and your life!

This class is generously sponsored by Stephen B. Blend, Jewish Funeral Director

To sponsor a class, please contact [email protected]

March 22, 3rd Annual Dallas Stars Kosher Game Day, American Airlines Center, 4 p.m. Kosher food available for purchase, 6p.m. puck drop,  A portion of ticket proceeds benefits the KGD(Kosher Game Day)Fund to serve community members in need.

March 24th 12:00 Senior Lunch at the J served by Dallas Kosher staff, Every week day at noon a delicious and nutritious, hot kosher lunch is available for everyone age 60+ for a nominal suggested donation.

March 24fh Data of Richardson, The Richardson Center, 1900 Forestwood Dr. Richardson, 8:00p.m. Young Jewish Couples Kosher Trivia Night,  Enjoy a fun and engaging night out with friends while learning a lot about kosher! Pizza provided by MidTown Pizza!

March 25th – Releasing Holiness…Origins, Beauty and Power of Blessings, a festive Rosh Chodesh Nissan celebration for men and women with Rabbi Shawel and Rabbi and Rebbetzin Sionit at Sephardic Torah Center of Dallas 7:00, Enjoy an evening of inspiration and music. Sushi provided by Juan at Tom Thumb.

March 26th, Kabballah of Kosher, You Are What You Eat,  Data of Plano, 7p.m.

In this stimulating class, Rabbi Yogi Robkin will dispel misconceptions about the rationale of kosher and reveal its true, mystical origins. Pizza provided by Benny’s Bagels

Friday evening, March 27th  Rabbi Rich, Congregation Toras Chaim, Laws of Immersing Vessels, Hilchos Tevilas Keilim

Sunday, March 29th 

Community-wide Kashering for Passover – Ohr Hatorah, 11-1, Bring your very clean pots, pans, etc. to be kashered for Passover.

 AIPAC event under DK supervision, catered by A Taste of the World

Monday, March 30th, 4:30-6, Kosher Palate Grocery, Passover in the Aisles, with Rabbi Shawel as a guide through the myriad of Kosher for Passover products. Get your shopping done while enjoying yummy samples!

Wednesday, April 1st, 

DK Rabbi Sholey Klein gives kosher q & a and bug checking demonstration for students of Torah Day School

No Fooling, Free Pizza Buffet at Midtown Pizza!  5-6 p.m.  Come see the beautiful remodel and check out the exciting new menu!

Friday, April 2, Rabbi Rich, Congregation Toras Chaim, Laws of Immersing Vessels, Hilchos Tevilas Keilim   

Sunday, April 5th, 11-1, Community-wide Kashering for Passover at Chabad of Dallas

Thursday, April 8th First Seder Night – Wishing everyone a beautiful and kosher Passover!

Friday evening, April 9, Rabbi Rich, Toras Chaim,  Laws of Immersing Vessels, Hilchos Tevilas Keilim  

Sunday, April 13th  – Palate Grill, Chol Hamoed Gourmet, Kosher for Passover dinner with wine pairings.  Stay tuned for menu, pricing and registration information.

April 17/18 – Good Shabbos! Parshas Shemini – This Torah portion is the primary source of the mitzvah of kosher! Dallas Kosher is a member supported organization that promotes and enables the observance of kashrus in Dallas with education, service and supervision.  Please show your appreciation by becoming a member at www.dallaskosher.org/donate Note Kosher Month on the form.

April 19th, Dallas Jewish Federation – Super Sunday

April 19th, 11-1 SmallCakes Open House, come out and enjoy delicious bites at this adorable. neighborhood cupcakery.  Sample cheesecake and place your order for Shavuos!

Become a Dallas Kosher member at the event and be entered into a drawing for a SmallCakes gift card.

April 19th 5:00-7:00p.m.  – Cap off an amazing Kosher Month at Infused Oil and Vinegars with a Cooking Demonstration and delicious dinner.

DK Members $30, Non-Members $35, Menu and Registration link to follow

Become a Dallas Kosher member at the event and be entered in a drawing for an Infused Oils and Vinegars gift card.